Ferry to Japan

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Ferry to Japan

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Ferries to Japan

Panstar Cruise, Camellia Line, MOL Ferry, Tane Yaku Jetfoil, Uwajima-Unyu Ferries, Tokai Kisen, Yaeyama Kanko Ferry, Ishigaki Dream Tours, Kume Line, Shin Nihonkai Ferry, Nankai Ferry, Hankyu Ferry, Sado Kisen, Tokyo Kyusyu Ferry, Jumbo Ferry, Marue Ferry, Kansai Orange Ferry & Kyushi Orange Ferry provide the ferries to Japan.

Japan Ferry Times

Ferries to Japan sail around 319 times a day and up to 1739 times a week. Ferry timetables can vary by season. Use our deal finder for the latest ferry information and tickets.

Japan Ferry Ports

Ferries sail to 58 ports in Japan. Iriomote Uehara ferry port is the most popular with 33 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Ryotsu to Niigata

Ryotsu Niigata ferries sail approximately 11 times a day and up to 77 times a week, with a crossing time of 1 hour 48 minutes.

Ferries from Ishigaki to Iriomote Uehara

The ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote Uehara sails in approximately 50 minutes with 4 daily sailings and up to 28 weekly sailings.

Can you take a car ferry to Japan?

There is a car ferry to Japan. MOL Ferry, Uwajima-Unyu Ferries, Shin Nihonkai Ferry, Nankai Ferry, Hankyu Ferry, Sado Kisen, Tokyo Kyusyu Ferry, Jumbo Ferry, Marue Ferry, Kansai Orange Ferry & Kyushi Orange Ferry offer car ferries to Japan. A car ferry may not be available on all routes, we recommend viewing our Deal Finder for the latest car ferry information and pricing.

Japan Ferry Prices and Offers

Ferry prices for ferries to Japan can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

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Booking ferries to Japan is easy. Book online and manage your trip with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to compare tickets and book the best option for you.

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